[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 131 (Friday, August 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RICHMOND, KY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2018

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the First Baptist 
Church in Richmond, Kentucky on their 175th anniversary.
  In 1843, Madison Campbell and other slaves came together in faith. 
They first built a log church that was the foundation for present day 
First Baptist Church. As the church grew, they built a brick building 
and expanded facilities over the years. Reverend Campbell served as 
pastor until 1896. The church has been led by nine devoted pastors over 
its history. Reverend A.C. Goodloe was the church's eighth pastor and 
was active in the civil rights movement.
  First Baptist Church's current pastor is Reverend Dr. Robert Blythe, 
who has served since 1981. Under his pastorate, the fifth church 
building was constructed on the historic site of that first log cabin 
church. The church is an active part of Madison County, serving those 
in need. Over the past 175 years, countless lives have been touched by 
the word of God received at First Baptist Church. From humble 
beginnings, this church has grown and affected many lives in a powerful 
way. They have been Lighting the Way since 1843.
  I congratulate the members of First Baptist Church in Richmond on 
their 175th anniversary and wish them many more years of successful 
ministry, serving God and reaching out to the community.